Lever ball valve question

[schnappi]

I'm in the process of switching to a less restrictive 1/2" pressure regulator and wanted to fit a lever ball valve after the regulator so that I can switch the air off.

Just bought a 1/2" BSP 15mm full bore lever valve from Screwfix which I thought would do the job, however on the handle the following is written :-

"GAS MOP = 5bar Water/Oil PN20"

5 bar is only 72psi, so am I right to think that this valve is unsuitable (most of my tools want 90psi) and should therefore return it?

I see lots of pictures of lever ball valves on people's setups. What lever ball valves are generally recommended? I see Chinese eBay stainless ones that claim to be good for 1000psi, are these a better bet?

Many thanks.

 

[rtbcomp]

I use Jushui ball valves and they're rubbish. Play develops between the lever and the ball so they don't close properly.

I've been using ordinary no-brand inline valves from my local plumbers suppliers and they're cheaper and last longer than the ones I mentioned above. I use washing machine taps to connect to air hose. All working at 120 psi and no problems.

 

[schnappi]

Thanks. I think I'll return it and buy the PN25 rated one from Toolstation instead. Whether it makes any difference in real terms I don't know but I might as well go for the highest PN rating I can easily lay my hands on.